Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast

Back to the regular show next episode. This one is all the calls on Julius Caesar and a little on the Celts, Druids & human sacrifice in one place. Arlen also hints to a couple of his future podcasts.  MW’s recommendations for further research: The Storm Before the Storm by Mike Duncan (which puts Caesar in perspective), Listen to the episodes 29-46 of The History of Rome podcast https://...

Clearing out my backlog of calls on hidden hitpoints, religion in games, gaming terminology, alignment in games and the GMologist on Julius Caesar.  Calls from Karl (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez BJ (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 John (Red Dice Diaries) http://reddicediaries.com/ James (Sub-...

*This is the full episode, an incomplete version was accidentally published earlier in the day and has been since taken down*   First impressions of a neat little D100 based game called The Troubleshooters distributed by Modiphius. I also open the mail bag.   Plundergrounds episodes mentioned 310 https://anchor.fm/plundergrounds/episodes/310-Learning-to-Love-OSE-e1f9vsi   ...

The host of The Worlds of MW Lewis podcast https://anchor.fm/mwlewis responses to comments from Menion aka Rob of the Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi podcast https://anchor.fm/menion regarding Julius Caesar in episode 328 of this podcast.  Back to our regularly scheduled show next time!

Hidden hit points? Plus more calls about religion in your games. Don't forget to enter the "white whale" contest, you have until the end of the month! Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Breakfast at Tiffany’s clip: https://youtu.be/lbiymQJsC8M  Calls from Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) https://anchor.fm/mwlewis Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anc...

DO NOT feel you have to listen to this! This is an almost four hour open mic, multiple participant ramble about RPGs, movies, and even a little pro wrestling.  Participants are Evil Jeff (Minions & Musings) Menion aka Rob (Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi) Ray Otus (Plundergrounds) Karl (The GMologist presents) Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmail) Joe (Hindsightless) Paul (Heptalemma on the discords)...

We talk about the exploitation classics Three the Hard Way & One Down, Two to Go to see how they could be adapted to create a RPG adventure.  Ninja III: The Domination V-8 product placement https://youtu.be/TPuqfJ80c28  Movie slaps Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade https://youtu.be/3yN0oya63Es Tombstone https://youtu.be/j5YlT_K3wYI Jaws https://youtu.be/zQIUja-qkNY   Calls from...

MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) sent me a number of calls regarding episode 326 where I played a number of calls relating to AD&D so I decided to publish them as a stand alone episode. There are also a couple from Daniel (Bandits’s Keep) and Joe (Hindsightless) Come back tomorrow for a movie to RPG episode.

Longish episode packed with listener calls about a variety of subjects relating to AD&D. Don’t forget to send in your entries for the March contest.  Daniel's video on Alignment Language https://youtu.be/iPX0Ce6f6Qk  Calls from Daniel (Bandit's Keep)  https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off The Borderlands) https://anchor.fm/free-thrall  John (Red...

A continuation of our discussion about human sacrifice in AD&D 1E that started in episode 319.  Don't forget to enter my March contest!  Karl Rodriguez of the GMologist presents https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez also contributing Joe Richter from Hindsightless https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9   Karl’s episode on Warhammer Fantasy Roleplaying https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez/episode...

BJ from The Arcane Alienist joins me for a spoiler filled discussion about the new 2022 movie The Batman. See the movie before you listen! Spoilers for all things Batman and DC to include cartoons, comics, movies & TV. We warn about spoilers for David Fincher's Se7en but never really get into any. The Arcane Alienist podcast https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Proud member of the Grogtalk Empire...

Spikepit calls me out plus more AD&D 1E feedback! This is a long one folks but we'll be back to our shorter length episodes next episode. Calls from Colin (Spikepit) https://anchor.fm/spikepit Joe (Hindslightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) https://anchor.fm/mwlewis  Daniel (Bandit's Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop...

Safer Fantasy Crafting asks which is more important the rule system the game uses or the group playing?    Calls from MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) https://anchor.fm/mwlewis Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland Safer (Safer Fantasy Crafting) https://anchor.fm/sfc-saferfantasycrafting Proud member of the Grogtalk Empire having been bestowed the title of Th...

By listener request, my favorite five kicks to the face! Also a short unboxing and some fun listener calls.  Billy Jack (1972) https://youtu.be/aVX-voqWuwY    Enter The Dragon (1973) https://youtu.be/Kpu_lTDyd88    Three The Hard Way (1974) https://youtu.be/cYFgoh4YTE8    The Octagon (1980) https://youtu.be/SNl63caVfJU    Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1...

Better late than never. Will I rise to Ray’s challenge? Tune in to find out!  Joe Richter Hindsightless https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Ray Otus Plundergrounds https://anchor.fm/plundergrounds   Crush Foundation http://www.thecrushfoundation.com/ Forgotten Angels https://www.forgottenangelsflorida.org/ Proud member of the Grogtalk Empire having been bestowed the title of The Governor Most...

This is the award show for my February Contest where I ask listeners to name their three favorite RPGs.  Casting Shadows podcast episode https://anchor.fm/runeslinger/episodes/Episode-3-9-Three-Favored-Systems--A-contest-e1ept5k   Casting Shadows blog entry https://castingshadowsblog.com/2022/02/23/three-favorites-a-contest/ Entries from Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/ka...

Anthony from Casting Shadows provides an update and Nate Gilbreath of the I’m Right, Your Welcome! podcast shares exclusive behind the scenes information on what is happening with the Anchor app in this final segment in our Anchorpocalypse series. Anthony's Casting Shadows blog https://castingshadowsblog.com / Casting Shadows podcast https://anchor.fm/runeslinger Nate's I'm Right, Your Welcome! po...

Great arm wrestling sequences in movies! Also an unboxing and opening the mail bag. This is the last call for entries to the February contest, don’t delay!  Arm Wrestling Scenes: Eaten Alive! (1980) scene is 12:15 into the movie. Harley Davison and The Marlboro Man (1991) https://youtu.be/y6A33Tni3yU Deep Red (1975) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ_u6qOMiAA The Fly https://youtu.be/HLWYk9Hu...

Reports of the end may be premature. A quick update to the important story I broke yesterday. We detail the work arounds you can use when Anchor removes the ability to listen or call from their phone app. Plus we have reports from our correspondents in the field: Free Thrall, Amy Lee, Joe, Arlen and MW!

Free Thrall of the Keep Off The Borderlands podcast reported ominous news on the Audio Dungeon Discord today, join me for this special report!

REAVER recap, an unboxing and we open the mail bag. Don't forget to enter my February contest, time is running out! Nate on worldbuilding and an example of proper gatekeeping https://anchor.fm/iryw/episodes/Lords-of-The-Blackjack-Nebulosphere-Session-Zero-e1egq7l   Calls from Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmail) https://anchor.fm/clerics-wear-ringmail Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richt...

More talk about declaration of actions, initiative, LARPing & RPG combat, and if AD&D 1E RAW is extremist! Also an unboxing. Don’t forget to enter my February contest.  MW’s episode with the Sleep spell discussion https://anchor.fm/mwlewis/episodes/Is-the-Thrill-Gone--Two-New-Segments-e1d1nlp   Calls from Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Joe (Hindsig...

Menion aka Rob of the Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi podcast joins me to discuss Enzo G. Castellari's 1974 poliziotteschi Street Law. It stars Franco Nero, Giancarlo Prete, and Barbara Bach. The score is by Guido & Maurizio De Angelis. Is it the right wing, fascist movie some critics have accused it of being? Join us to find out.  Menion's podcast https://anchor.fm/menion Also check...

We open the mail bag to hear listener feedback on my AD&D ratings episode (314). Also how does the ICRPG Master Edition print book compare to the ICRPG Master Edition Collector's Edition? I break that down and also do an unboxing. Special thanks to MW for pointing out the importance of performance evaluations at your real life job. Don't forget to get your entries in for my February Contest!&n...

Unboxings and discussing declaration of actions in combat. Don’t forget to send in your entry for my February contest!  Great discussion of AD&D 1E with a 5E player including declaration of actions and group initiative here: https://anchor.fm/mwlewis/episodes/Episode-7-The-Interview-with-David--the-5e-Library-DM-who-tried-a-1e-One-Shot-e1e6do5  Calls from Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmai...